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Discussion ensued regarding some of the expenses listed on the <br />summary. Mr. Earman explained that salaries and contract labor <br />categories are for payments to people who organized and worked at <br />the fair, including outside electricians and other workers. <br />Although much of the work is done on a volunteer basis, the <br />firefighters are compensated when they take time off from their <br />jobs at the Fire Department to work at the fair. He indicated that <br />Bill Michaels, the secretary -treasurer, could provide an itemized <br />list of expenses to the Board upon request, and he mentioned that <br />a number of improvements have been made at the Fairgrounds by the <br />Firefighters, including the fence, lighting, fill dirt, and a 200 - <br />amp electrical panel. Mr. Earman assured the Board that there will <br />be a fair next year, but he stressed that permanent improvements <br />must be made at the Fairgrounds in order for the Firefighters to <br />continue having this fair in the future. He pointed out that any <br />improvements that are made will benefit other groups that use the <br />Fairgrounds. <br />Chairman Bird indicated that a master plan for the Fairgrounds <br />has been developed, including plans for an exhibit building and <br />other permanent buildings. Construction of permanent restroom <br />facilities has just been completed. Chairman Bird stressed that <br />the County's budget situation changes from year to year, making it <br />difficult for the County to budget money over a long period of time <br />to repay debt. He suggested that the Firefighters take out a loan <br />to make improvements and use future fair receipts to repay the <br />loan, and he felt that the County would be receptive to working <br />with the Firefighters on such a project. <br />Mr. Earman indicated that the Firefighters would rather make <br />a loan payment of $14,000 a year to repay a construction loan than <br />pay that amount on tent rental and have nothing to show for it. He <br />stressed that repairing the electrical system will be their first <br />priority in 1994 because it has deteriorated badly and has created <br />a hazardous situation. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Adams, to forgive the $9,000 in rent <br />that is owed the County and hope the sun will shine <br />on the fair next year. <br />Under discussion, Chairman Bird asked, and Mr. Earman <br />confirmed, that the Firefighters would be willing. to use some of <br />the $9,000 to help pay for electrical repairs. <br />Commissioner Macht suggested that a representative of the <br />Firefighters meet with County risk management staff to discuss the <br />31 <br />AUG 101993 BooK 90 FrGr 179 <br />